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Senior Technical Recruiter - WMS, Intralogistics, Software, Automation & Robotics. 14+ years experience.
My client is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Controls Engineer to join their growing team. You will be part of a team of skilled engineers providing solutions for a multitude of manufacturing industries. The company designs, manufactures, and installs a wide range of complex automated systems using the very latest robotics, servo, PLC, and vision systems combined with innovative design to deliver the full product life cycle.
CORE HOURS: 38 (8.00-3.00 Mon-Thu, 8.00-1.00 Fri) Flexible
HOLIDAYS: 25 + Public & Bank
THE ROLE
* As controls engineer you will be working alongside mechanical and electrical design engineers to design, programme and commission bespoke automation machinery.
* You will be utilising your skills and experience to write full machinery PLC software from scratch, create screens and programme HMI’s, programme a range of robots and produce supporting technical documentation.
* You will also play a key role in departmental and company continuous improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Determine customer/process requirements from discussions and technical documentation.
* Produce customer sign off and technical documentation such as functional design specifications and system manuals.
* Fully test and commission the equipment and machinery to ensure a successful FAT & SAT.
* Programme a range of robots including ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa.
* Provide a high level of skill in interpreting the customers and regulatory requirements to ensure software designs are perfectly aligned.
* Ensure relevant software design documents are issued in line with the schedule, enabling project deadlines to be met.
* Liaise with suppliers to ensure suitable equipment function and operation within cost and schedule.
* Liaise with electrical design and mechanical engineers to determine suitable system requirements.
* Communicate accurate project status to the project leads, enabling pro-active planning.
* Alongside the wider design team produce required technical documentation complying with UK and international standards and machinery directive, including risk assessments and machinery manuals.
* Provide site support for customer meetings, projects scoping and SAT activities.
* Provide on-site training for customer and machine operators.
* Carry out design or timing calculations either by hand or using software to verify suitability and performance.
* Participate and present in design reviews.
* Collaborate with wider design teams and departments to improve functions and processes.
KEY SKILLS
* Experience with Siemens and Rockwell programming software. (TIA Portal, RSLogix, WinCC etc).
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Willingness to travel (within the UK and abroad).
* Possess a good understanding of engineering principles in control system design.
* Good level of problem-solving skills.
* An ability to deliver simple solutions to technical problems.
* Excellent time management and ability to prioritise.
* Experience in carrying out technical calculations.
* Strong computer and software skills.
* An ability to interpret numerical data.
* Excellent personal motivation and ability to handle pressure.
* Experience in bespoke/special purpose machine building and design.
* Experience with robotics and automation.
* Experience with vision and sensing systems.
* Preferably a history of design for industries such as food, automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals.
* A good understanding and experience of UKCA/CE Technical file creation including risk assessments.
* Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and vacuum systems.
* Ability to deal with a broad range of stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and internal.
* Always demonstrate respect, integrity, trust, and professionalism in interactions with all colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
* Degree/equivalent or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
* HND, HNC, BTEC.
* Around 6 years or more industry experience.
SENIORITY LEVEL
Not Applicable
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time
JOB FUNCTION
Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Robotics Engineering, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.
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